• Sport

Hike to Chalet des Pyramides

A splendid view of the Bossons glacier icefall, with its seracs and ice pinnacles.
The chalet sits perched on the slopes of the Montagne de la Cote - food and drinks available. Terrace with panoramic views.

Sport Hike to Chalet des Pyramides Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

About

Departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (74400)
Average length : 04h00
Total elevation gain : 841m
Vertical drop : 841m
Distance : 8.2km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

From Les Bossons chair lift car park, follow the "Le Tremplin" road and take the first trail on your right which goes up into the forest. Keep going until the top of the chair lift and carry on to "Chalet du Glacier des Bossons".
Before you reach the chalet, take the path leading uphill on your right, which winds its way up through the forest. Once above the tree line, the path takes you across steep gullies and ascends sharply up to the Chalet des Pyramides.

More experienced hikers can carry on further to La Jonction. You can also take the Bossons chairlift, depending on operating periods, to start the hike from the Chalet du Glacier des Bossons.

More information at the Tourist Office, the High Mountain Office, and in our hiking guide.
Careful: path conditions may change - remember to check the latest information before setting off.

Way and back
Total elevation gain : 841m
Altitude max : 1895m
Vertical drop : 841m

Further informations

Stone, Ground

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    Prices

    Free of charge.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Not adapted to strollers

    Period of practice

    From 01/06 to 01/10.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

    Services
    • Pets welcome

    Access

    Départ du Mont Les Bossons 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
    Departing from : Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (74400)
    Latitude : 45.899694 - Longitude : 6.840784

    Closest bus stop : Glacier des Bossons / Les Montquarts
    Closest train stop : Les Bossons train stop
    Closest parking : Les Bossons ski jump car-parks

    More informations

    Information update on 22/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc